South-east Asia
Will the AI bubble pop in 2026? Why South-east Asia won’t shake if it does
In South-east Asia, AI startups raised over US$2.3 billion as of June 2025
Vietnam won’t let go of the global economy
The export powerhouse needs its factories to keep humming
Rebate cuts won’t hurt Singapore’s momentum as South-east Asia’s top EV market in 2026
The Republic’s EV take-up is expected to rise due to a continued price advantage and new benefits for electric heavy vehicles
SEA Games to open in Thailand with tightened security following border clashes
Renewed combat this week has killed 6 Cambodian civilians and 3 Thai soldiers
After a thousand gold medals, Team Singapore eyes at least 50 more at SEA Games in Bangkok
The Republic is sending a total of 930 athletes to compete in 48 sports
Deadly floods’ US$20 billion toll shows Asia’s rising climate risk
Countries in South-east Asia consistently rank among the most at risk
New megacities lie in the path of devastating floods
The monsoon belt from South-east Asia to West Africa is where catastrophic rainfall is set to increase most dramatically
Severe storms kill nearly 1,000 in South-east Asia, Sri Lanka
Indonesia and Sri Lanka are among the worst affected by heavy rainfall, flooding and landslides
Death toll in South-east Asia floods tops 300
Climate change has affected storm patterns, including the duration and intensity of the season, leading to heavier rainfall, flash flooding and stronger wind gusts
Inside Asia’s family empires: Philippines’ Active Group builds its name on quality, not quantity
For more than 50 years, the developer has thrived by staying true to its vision
